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What is the treatment for passing urine while sleeping in a child?

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Published At September 28, 2017
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Hi doctor,

My boy baby is nine years old and is still passing urine on the bed while sleeping. While I discussed this with him, he said he was not feeling. As per the doctor's suggestion, I used to wake him up at night to pass urine, but it did not work. During the daytime, he gets it urgent and runs towards the bathroom. Study time in one-hour minimum three to four times he goes to urinate. He spends maximum time watching TV and want to play game on his cell or laptop. Her mom was also under psychiatric care for the last eight years after his birth. During that period, while taking medicine, she fed him, also. I am not getting a solution. I have explained everything. I request you to suggest a proper solution and steps that need to be taken.

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Welcome to icliniq.com.

First, you have to rule out the organic or structural cause of enuresis, like urinary tract infections, obstruction, polyuria, diabetes, and any medicine. Second, if the organic cause is ruled out then you have to review the toilet training of your child, and medicine such as Desmopressin or Reboxetine are alternative. Also, behavioral therapy has a significant role like bell and pad system is effective in 50 percent cases. Also, limit the time spent on the screen like mobile or television, and it should be noted more than two hours per day.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ramchandra Lamba
Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Psychiatry

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